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Formed in 1974 Harvard Management Company (HMC) manages Harvard Universitys endowment and related financial assets. Our singular mission is to help ensure Harvard University has the financial resources to maintain and expand its leadership in teaching learning and research for future generations. The endowment is managed by a highly experienced generalist investment team whose members each take ownership of the entire portfolio regardless of asset class. HMCs operational structure brings a wide range of expertise to our portfolio management. These functions include legal compliance finance and accounting tax human resources and administrative services as well as information technology to develop and implement the systems necessary to support our investment activities.
SUMMARY:
HMCs Finance team works closely with the firms investment professionals and external fund managers as well as HMCs legal tax and operations teams to execute all of the investment activities for the portfolio. As a finance function the team ensures the portfolio is properly controlled which includes accounting and reporting on all portfolio activity. In addition the team performs financial analysis and research into various elements of the investment portfolio including performing diligence on new investment themes and opportunities or broader analysis on market trends and events.
The incumbent will have primary oversight responsibility over real assets fund investments (mainly real estate) as well as private credit and direct private equity company investments. The broader Finance team also supports hedge funds public equity private equity fund investments and other investment strategies; as such this individual will gain a broad perspective over these investment strategies and will collaborate on portfolio-wide initiatives as well as contribute towards coverage across asset classes. This is an exceptional growth opportunity for a talented individual seeking to take their career to the next level.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee the valuation accounting and reporting of the portfolios investments
Provide direction and guidance to HMCs fund administrator on their execution of transactions and valuations to ensure accounting and performance records are maintained accurately and timely
Collaborate with team members and other functions across HMC to execute the monthly accounting period closes and analyze investment valuations and portfolio performance
Work closely with the investment and legal teams during deal closes with a focus on structural analysis and support portfolio investments throughout the entire trade lifecycle
Work closely with the compliance legal and tax teams to facilitate regulatory tax and other reporting
Perform technical analysis and research on ad-hoc portfolio matters and actively engage across support functions at HMC as well as with external service providers and 3rd party fund managers
Contribute towards a strong internal control environment that seeks to protect and safeguard Harvards financial assets and intellectual property
Ideate and help develop new technology-based solutions both independently and in a supporting capacity on larger projects by acting as a liaison to the information technology and business teams
Offer creativity in dealing with problem solving and idea development; flexibility in responding to a changing environment and daily workflow; and a value-added/efficiency approach to all tasks and projects
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related field; CPA license strongly preferred
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required;
A foundation in Big 4 public accounting auditing asset management clients and similar investment entities is critical; a mix of public and other relevant industry experience including private credit is preferred
US GAAP & IFRS knowledge required; including thorough understanding of various valuation methodologies as well as fund accounting principles
Deep understanding of the investment industry and proficiency with investment structures
Strong problem solving abilities to address challenges and provide strategic insights
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
Familiarity and comfort in reviewing and interpreting legal documents including credit agreements
Ability to monitor and interpret loan covenants including leverage and asset coverage ratios
Experience with recording and reconciling loan transactions including initial recognition interest accrual and repayments as well as ability to account for and amortize loan-related fees and expenses
Highly proficient with technology including advanced Excel skills; experience with AI prompt writing and Power BI a plus
Ability to work well under pressure balance competing priorities consistently meet deadlines and deal with the unexpected while operating under a hybrid model
Experience in leading people and promoting a supportive culture of collaboration mentorship and growth
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas succinctly and confidently
Ability to develop strong relationships founded in a mindset of value added service and thoughtful analysis
Demonstrated self-awareness and ability to approach unique scenarios creatively and with intellectual curiosity and the rigor to achieve superior outcomes to advance our mission
Highest level of integrity and character self-motivated and takes initiative/pride in work owns and follows-through on tasks consistent attention to detail with high-quality output a keen sense for process and system enhancements and a commitment to overall operational excellence
Other details:
The FLSA classification for this position is exempt
HMC is operating on a hybrid work model where employees are in the office from Tuesday to Thursday and remote on other days
HMC will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Interested candidates should apply online via
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